Deliveries of Russian S-400 missile system have begun, will continue to happen: India

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said that supplies of the Russian S-400 missile defence system “will continue to happen”. Shringla was addressing press after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited New Delhi on Monday (December 6).  Russia has begun deliveries of its long-range S-400 ground-to-air missile defence system to India, which prompted fears of US sanctions.…Continue Reading

Russian fund seeks Sputnik M registration for adolescents

SynopsisIn April 2021, India had granted an emergency use authorisation for Sputnik V. RDIF said its Sputnik V has been authorised in 71 countries with a total population of over 4 billion people. APRepresentative ImageRussian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) on Monday said it has applied for the registration of Sputnik M, COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents…Continue Reading

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns West: Moscow has ‘red line’ about Ukraine, NATO

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday sternly warned NATO against deploying its troops and weapons to Ukraine, saying it represents a red line for Russia and would trigger a strong response. Commenting on Western concerns about Russia’s alleged intention to invade Ukraine, he said that Moscow is equally worried about NATO drills near its borders.…Continue Reading

Russian, Tajik troops hold joint drills near Afghan border

The exercises at the Momirak firing range about 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of the Afghan border involved armoured vehicles and helicopter gunships Russian and Tajik troops conducted joint drills on Friday near Tajikistan’s border with Afghanistan, as part of efforts to prepare for possible security threats issuing from Afghanistan.The exercises at the Momirak firing…Continue Reading